The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 20,600
€ 28,600
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Volvo V50 D3.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
59.6
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.6 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
179.6
103.9
178
179.6 in
Length
178 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.7 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
AUV
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V50 D3
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D3
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
120 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 D3
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
27.49 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
731 mi
Volvo V50 D3
Environmental Impact
94.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V50 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
